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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 4 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores against the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-T2 A6100 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A6100 Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2016More recent by 38 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-T2 A6100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the A6100.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6100 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
Sony A6100 Street photography highlights
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
74
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
Sony A6100 Travel photography info
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography info
Sony A6100 Landscape photography info
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 shots)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6100 Vlogging highlights
33
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,600 $748